Name |
Benjamin Harrison Potter |
Birth |
19 Nov 1888 |
Gender |
Male |
Death |
10 Mar 1956 |
Huntsville, Scott, Tennessee, United States |
Story |
16 Mar 1956 |
Scott, Tennessee, United States |
Obituary for Benjamin Harrison Potter |
- Benjamin Harrison Potter, age 67, the son of the late Henry and Charnetta Potter passed away Saturday, March 10 at his home in Huntsville following a short illness. He was a member of the White Rock Baptist Church, a splendid citizen and had many friends. He is survived by his wife, Martha Thompson Potter; 2 daughters, Mrs. Nell Fernding of Cleves, Ohio, and Mrs. Chester Lindsey of Chattanooga; 1 son William H. Potter of the U. S. Army in Germany; 3 sisters, Mrs. Ida Sexton of Huntsville, Mrs. Nevada Harrison of Morning View, Ky., and Mrs. Laura Fine of Dayton, Ohio. 13 grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted from the White Rock Baptist Church, Monday, March 13 at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Jerry Zachary and Jackson Chambers officiating. Burial followed in the Potter cemetery. West in charge. (Source: The Scott County News, 16 Mar 1956, p8)
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Burial |
Potter Cemetery, Huntsville, Scott, Tennessee, United States |
Siblings |
4 Siblings |
| 1. Hattie Potter, b. 1886 bur. Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, United States ▻ Simeon Sexton; L.A. Chambers | | 2. Nevada Potter, b. 1888 d. Yes, date unknown ▻ John Robbins; William Henry Harrison | | 3. Benjamin Harrison Potter, b. 19 Nov 1888 d. 10 Mar 1956, Huntsville, Scott, Tennessee, United States (Age 67 years) ▻ Kinsada Byrge; Martha Thompson, m. 22 Mar 1927 | | 4. Ida Potter, b. 25 Dec 1888, Helenwood, Scott, Tennessee, United States d. 8 Dec 1968, Back Valley, Coalfield, Morgan, Tennessee, United States (Age 79 years) ▻ John Sexton, m. 11 Feb 1907 | | 5. Laurie Potter, b. 1889 d. Yes, date unknown ▻ Rial Millard | |
Person ID |
I11712 |
Main Tree |
Last Modified |
31 Aug 2022 |
Father |
William Henry Potter, b. 22 Jul 1851, Scott, Tennessee, United States d. 31 May 1935, Huntsville, Scott, Tennessee, United States (Age 83 years) |
Mother |
Charnottie Chambers, b. 26 Nov 1853 d. 14 Jan 1913, Scott, Tennessee, United States (Age 59 years) |
Marriage |
1 Jan 1874 |
Scott, Tennessee, United States |
Photos |
| Potter, Jim Place, date and time are unknown. Also unknown is the lady in the photo. |
Family ID |
F4414 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |